The Kiwanis Club of Newton serves up its 15th annual Pancake Festival from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m . Feb. 6 at the Newton Recreation Center, 415 North Poplar in Newton.Tickets include all of the pancakes you can eat plus two sausage links. Milk, orange juice and extra sausages are .50 cents. Advance tickets for adults are $5.00 and $3.00 for children under 12. Children three and younger eat free. At the door tickets are $1 higher, respectively. All proceeds...

Thank you to the people of Newton and beyond for your generous support of this year's Harvest of Love campaign, sponsored annually by the Newton Ministerial Alliance and Salvation Army to provide assistance to hungry households in our community.

Local retailers said Gov. Sam Brownback's proposal to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes won't put them out of business, but customers could be affected.Brownback has targeted "sin taxes" as a way to help fill a state deficit of...

Sick of the usual party games? Looking for something new to entertain your family and friends with at your next gathering ó on your smartphone. There are a plethora of fun games you can play that run on your iOS or Android phone, putting a...

By Mark SchnabelNewton KansanFor the first three quarters, the Newton Railer and Bishop Carroll Golden Eagle girls' basketball teams suffered an offensive nightmare Thursday in the quarterfinals of the 39th Newton...

By Mark SchnabelNewton KansanA run in the second quarter and another in the third turned a close game into a blowout as Bishop Miege downed Johnson County rival Olathe Northwest 72-44 Thursday in the quarterfinals...

Harvey County Safe HousePositions open for full-time and part-time Adult Advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault response. Bilingual, experience and education a plus. Must be a Harvey County resident. Send resume to safehouseadvocate@yahoo.com

Full Time Loan Processor The Halstead Bank, a community bank that delivers quality financial services to the communities in which we live and work, is accepting applications for a Full Time Loan Processor. This position provides administrative assistance to all loan officers, including preparing new loan documentation and processing renewal loan paperwork, accepting & posting of loan payments, answering loan inquiries both by phone and in person, and other miscellaneous loan duties. Qualified applicants should have good written, verbal and organizational skills. Banking experience and/or loan processing experience preferred but not required. Interested applicants may complete an application at The Halstead Bank, 314 Main, Halstead, KS. The Halstead Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Bettis Asphalt & Construction, an EOE, is seeking individuals with construction and/or asphalt surface recycling experience for the positions: Mechanic, Foreman, General Laborer, Truck Driver (CDL class A). Mechanic skills a plus. Benefits include Health, Life, Vacation and Pension. This is a traveling position. Relocation is NOT required and daily per diem is offered. Applications can be printed from www.bettisasphalt.com or obtained at 1800 NW Brickyard Rd, Topeka.